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06-05-2007, 11:40
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While wandering around HWH last week, I spotted a frame jig and most
of a new chassis on the floor being mocked up. Installed was a Cummins ISL with Allison tranny. A liftable tag axle as well as independent front end with disk brakes. Construction was bridge style. The next morning I pigeon holed Paul, the owner of HWH and got some info. Got more info at lunch with one of the salesmen. Looks like HWH is going into the chassis/coach business. Although the shell will be available for RV buildouts, they really are designing abase for emergency command center, police, mobile health etc use. Designed primarily for 37-38 foot use and heavy weight carrying capacity. Both sides will feature full length slideouts. Seems that this is just what many of you have been clamoring for, a short, well built chassis/coach. They don't have an availability date yet, but about a year is most likely to allow for proper testing. I think they will be successful with this chassis. HWH has good engineers and PLENTY of experience with all aspects of handling and RVs. Paul 97wb43 |
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06-05-2007, 14:44
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Thanks for the update Paul. I'll definitely have my eyes peeled
looking for their debut. This is an exciting industry, and definitely one where creativity and innovation can win over a customer base - HWH has always been innovative. Our expectations won't be low. Fuel efficiency, regenerative braking, aerodynamic efficiency, structural integrity (with full slides), performance, and price point. Not a small challenge, but lots of possibilities. More power to them. Great to see another player. David Brady '02 LXi, Smokey NC p_a_lazar wrote: > > While wandering around HWH last week, I spotted a frame jig and most > of a new chassis on the floor being mocked up. Installed was a Cummins > ISL with Allison tranny. A liftable tag axle as well as independent > front end with disk brakes. Construction was bridge style. > > The next morning I pigeon holed Paul, the owner of HWH and got some > info. Got more info at lunch with one of the salesmen. > > Looks like HWH is going into the chassis/coach business. Although the > shell will be available for RV buildouts, they really are designing > abase for emergency command center, police, mobile health etc use. > > Designed primarily for 37-38 foot use and heavy weight carrying > capacity. Both sides will feature full length slideouts. > > Seems that this is just what many of you have been clamoring for, a > short, well built chassis/coach. > > They don't have an availability date yet, but about a year is most > likely to allow for proper testing. > > I think they will be successful with this chassis. HWH has good > engineers and PLENTY of experience with all aspects of handling and RVs. > > Paul > 97wb43 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.9/832 - Release Date: 6/4/2007 6:43 PM > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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